Ecom Instruments X20 User manual

Brand: Ecom Instruments

Model: X20

Category: Handheld mobile computers

Type: User manual

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Picture: i.roc 620 -Ex

i.roc

x20 (-Ex)

Pocket PC

Technical

DescripTion

lighT, ergonomic

anD robusT –

pTimiseD For

high proDucTiviTy

The ecom i.roc

x20 (-Ex) is

a high performance industrial PDA

based on Windows Mobile

with compact external dimensions,

an integrated WLAN, USB,

Bluetooth

and an IrDa port.

Trend-setting success

The success of our industrial PDA i.roc x20 is an excellent example of how the

use of mobile solutions can help optimise proﬁtability and efﬁciency of your com-

pany. Whatever the size and type of business, there exists opportunities to further

optimise production ﬂow and data transfer. Customised and wisely applied mobile

information technology can detect and utilise these opportunities, thereby helping

to make the company more proﬁtable. For process controlling this means continual

identiﬁcation and diagnosing of faults in order to make the correct decision for pro-

duction ﬂow. At management level, intelligent information systems can prevent the

occurrences of standstill and waste, improve production performance and therefore

help guide the company to higher efﬁciencies.

Application of state-of-the-art technology

The XScale processor, the operator interface featuring different Windows mobile

operating systems, the impact resistant TFT display with touchscreen function and

the extensive range of equipment and accessories all got to make the i.roc the

perfect tool. The i.roc product concept is truly impressive, with its innovative power

and ﬂexibility allowing the early adoption and application of new ways of working in

hazardous areas. The long term product strategy with HP further guarantees invest-

ment security for our clients.

Versatility by ﬂexibility

ecom instruments already provide customised and

ﬂexible solutions for mobile applications in a variety of

industries in co-operation with partners such as HP,

Deister electronics, microsensys and Barcodat.

If you have a requirement for a tailored solution - please

Non-incendive PDA i.roc 520 -Ex

while process visualising

Concept

Many PDAs provide

the possibility to

integrate barcode

scanners or RFID

reading devices via

CF card slot.

The i.roc x20

features the consider-

ably more ﬂexible way

of integrating modules

by interface into an

individually designed

casing. The dustproof

and water-proof casing,

consisting of three

parts, facilitates

customised

hardware.

Active and passive

RFID Tags

Especially when using RFID the customer

and his application ﬁnally decide which

kind of frequency, tags and reading de-

vices are used. In cooperation with so-

lution partners ecom instruments has

developed optimised RFID modules

especially for mobile applications. These

guarantee the highest level of ﬂexibility

and freedom of decision.

Possible applications

• Visualising of processes • Logistics

• Water treatment • Management Information System

• Maintenance • Mobile internet access

• Quality assurance • Commissioning

• Service sector • BOS

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2D barcode imager

All common linear bar codes as well as 2D codes with high

amounts of data and integrated security features, such as Aztec

or DataMatrix, can be read directly. Complete labels can easi-

ly and rapidly be scanned using the integrated CMOS camera.

According to the needs and requirements of the client also other

reading systems, like classic laser scanners, can be applied.

Interfaces

With the demand for efﬁciency of production and logistics, it is

essential that high quality radio transmission solutions are availa-

ble. The i.roc x20 provides adaptability, so that the latest techno-

logy can be applied. Depending on individual requirements, dif-

ferent ways of communication can be selected on the i.roc x20.

Online access can allow direct access into the company. Both

WLAN and Bluetooth interfaces are integrated as standard,

allowing serial point to point connections or network access.

Highlights

• ruggedised, IP 65

• ﬂexibly applicable

• extensive equipment

• individual solutions for customers

(even for low quantity requirements)

• integrated WLAN and Bluetooth

• handwriting recognition

• one-hand operation

• open system platform for easy

integration

Handwriting recognition for veriﬁcation of data

Bluetooth connection for data transfer

Radio transmission techniques like WLAN allow

wireless control as well as working from a

distance

i.roc 420 in landscape mode with

optional RFID module

i.roc

620 -Ex with DS x10

Three model types, 420, non-incendive

520 -Ex and intrinsically safe 620 -Ex with Ex

certiﬁcations available

Based on HP iPAQ technology

Available operating systems are Windows

Mobile 2003 SE, compatible to WM 2003 PE

or Microsoft Windows Mobile 5, using

state-of-the-art Microsoft technology

for future projects

Onboard WLAN (802.11b) chip with a

range of up to 300m (985’), enable access to

data wherever and whenever. IEEE 801.1x

compliant, WEP, TKIP, PSK, Cisco Leap,

WPA, WPA2 (Funk Odyseey Client),

DSSS modulation type, country speciﬁc

use of frequency bands between 2.400 GHz

and 2.497 GHz, 100 mW TX power, WECA

Wi-Fi, UL, CSA, ANATEL, CE speciﬁed

Integrated Bluetooth class II chip (1 mW

TX power) with a range up to 10m (33’).

Supports the most common Bluetoothpro-

ﬁles like ActiveSync, A2DP(Advanced Audio

Distribution Proﬁle), AVRCP(Audio Video

Remote Control Proﬁle), BIP (Basic Imaging

Proﬁle),BPP(Basic Printer Proﬁle), DUN(Dial-

Up Networking), FTP(File Transfer Protocol),

GAP(Generic Access Proﬁle), HFP(Hands

Free Proﬁle), HCRP(Hard Copy Replace-

ment Proﬁle), HSP(Headset Support Proﬁle),

HQA(High Quality Audio), HID(Human

Interface Device Proﬁle), LAP(LAN Access

Proﬁle), OBEX(Object Exchange Proﬁle),

OPP(Object Push Proﬁle), PAN(Personal

Area Network), SPP(Serial Port Proﬁle),

SDAP(Service Discovery Application Proﬁle)

Overview

Software package included, AutoInstall,

Pre-Conﬁg Tool, AutoBackup/Restore

with System monitoring, Kiosk mode,

virtual fullscreen keyboard

Program other infrared enabled devices using

IrDA / SIR / FIR with up to 4Mbit/sec

Highspeed USB 2.0 connection to a standard

desktop PC via Dockingstation DS x10

Internal serial RS232 interface for connecting

optional read/write modules or communication

modems

RFID read / write modules for different

frequencies like 125 kHz / 134 kHz / 13.56 MHz

Modules for collecting barcodes using

1D Barcode Laser or 2D Barcode Imager

Development of customer speciﬁc modules

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The automatic recording and imple-

menting of data to a wide range of

concepts is of increasing importance. It

is demanded to store as much data as

possible in a space as small as possible. In

addition it must be possible to read and

process this data reliably.

Nowadays there are approximately 30

symbologies on the market. The optio-

nal integrable CMOS Barcode Imager

BCx10-Ex ﬁtted to the i.roc x10 can

read all common barcodes, such as ID

linear codes, 2D stacked /matrix codes,

OCR fonts, postal codes. This module

comprises an omni-directional (360º)

scanning range and a double coloured

„aimer“ that marks the scanning area.

Two main types of barcode reading de-

vices are available. There are laser scan-

ners that record the barcode by means

of a reading line. This is more than suf-

ﬁcient for one-dimensional codes, since

one line contains all information. After

the introduction of two-dimensional

codes the laser scanners were impro-

ved in a way in which deﬂection mirrors

create a second scan line that is genera-

ted at a certain angle.

This way it is possible to read stacked

two-dimensional codes. The second type

of device is called an „area imager“. In-

tegrated picture record modules record

the barcode as if taking a photo. Then

software algorithms are applied to ﬁnd

the barcode area within the picture,

to recognise type and turning position

and ﬁnally to identify the bar code. This

makes it possible to read matrix codes

as well.

Barcode-

modules

Technical data BC x10 -Ex imager:

readable bar codes:

2D:

PDF417, MicroPDF417, MaxiCode, Data Matrix,QR Code, Aztec, Aztec Mesas, Code 49, EANUCC Composite

Linear:

Code 39, Code 128, Codabar, UPC, EAN, Interleaved 2 of 5, Reduced Space Symbology, Code 93, Codablock F

Postal: Postnet, Planet Code, British, Canadian, Japanese, KIX (Netherlands)

OCR Fonts: OCR-A and OCR-B

Focus: 178 mm (7”) from front panel (nominal)

Scan area: 360°

Viewing angle: ±40°

Surround light: 535 lux - 100.000 lux (49’ cd - 9292’ cd)

Technical data BC x10 -Ex laserscanner:

readable bar codes: UPC/EAN, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, I 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, Codabar,MSI Plessey

Focus: min. 30 mm (1.18”), max 760mm (29.92”)

Light Source: Visible Laser Diode 650 nm

Scan Angle: 53° (typical)

Scan Patterns: Linear

Scan Rate: 39 (± 3) scans/sec (bi-directional)

Ambient Light: 4844 lux - 107640 lux (450’ cd - 10000’ cd)

Laser Classiﬁcation: CDRH/IEC Class 2

Example: check of goods issue

Application of the industrial PDA`s

i.roc 420 in a shipping department.

Read/Write

Modules

Flexible in application and robust, RFID

write/read systems provide for quick

and reliable identiﬁcation of objects at

various distances.

Primarily developed for application in

production, commerce and logistics, the

user memory has up to 2kb, depending

on the type of transponder, which allows

for the recording of information relating

to the product to be stored without

having to be connected to an external

database.

Wherever the mobile storage of data is required,

e.g. for object identiﬁcation, service or storage

management, the RFID module is the ideal

solution.

• Integration into already existing

systems is possible.

• relatively wide reading-range

• anti-collision, logging by more

than one transponder in the ﬁeld

• software updates possible

Basics of RFID technology

RWU

(Read/Write/Unit)

data

communication

distance

Radio Frequency IDentiﬁcation (RFID)

comprises wireless data transfer on the

physical basis of electro-magnetic alter-

nating ﬁelds. A RFID system consists of a

transponder and a mobile or stationary

write/read unit with antenna.

Transponders feature a micro chip and a

coil/antenna in different casings (plastics,

glass, coins, key holders, smart label) and

work within different frequency ranges.

With regard to power supply transpon-

ders are distinguished as:

• active

(with battery for own power supply)

• passive

(power supply for data transfer

inductive from write/read unit)

Technical data: RF x10 -Ex (13.56 MHz)

Operation frequency: 13.56 MHz

Write/Read range: up to 80 mm (3.14”), depending on transponder

type and environment

Speed of data transmissioin: about 26 kB/sec.

Writing transponder: < 50 ms per block

Reading transponder: < 50 ms per block

Transponder types: ISO 15693, Tag-It, I-CODE,

EM, SLI, HFI, LRI and Inﬁneon

Technical data: RF x11 -Ex (125 KHz)

Operation frequency: 125 KHz (134 KHz on request)

Write/Read range:

up to 80 mm, (3.14”) depending on transponder

Transponder types: UNIQUE, HITAG-1, HITAG-S, TIRIS,

EM 4X25, EM 4X70, Q5 (other types on request)

Special features: Software loader for ﬁrmware update provides

highest ﬂexibility for customer applications

During ﬁeld operation

while inspecting system parts.

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ecom instruments offers a vast variety of very different tags for industrial envi-

ronments. Each of these transponders is optimised for the scanners we are providing.

In order to provide the greatest variety possible, there are very different kinds of

chip sets and types in different forms of casing. Therefore a corresponding tag can be

delivered for almost every application and purpose. Some of them are also available

as off-the-shelf products.

For example the PU Tag. It is available in 3 different sizes and forms. With diameters

from 34 mm (1.3”) , over 54 mm (2.2”) up to 90 mm (3.5”). Special attention has

been paid to the chemical resistance and the big reach of application concerning

temperatures. Thanks to the special PU grouting and casing (IP 67) they can resist

temperatures of up to 120°C and most acids and bases used in industrial processes.

On this page we can only show you a small selection of the possible transponders.

Please contact us if you would like to discuss in further detail the complete available

range.

Transponder

LF 125kHz 410x Unique TEC PU 34*

LF 125kHz 410x Unique Ex-TEC PU 34*

LF 125kHz 410x Unique TEC PU 54

LF 125kHz 410x Unique Ex-TEC PU 54

LF 125kHz 410x Unique TEC PU 90

LF 125kHz 410x Unique Ex-TEC PU 90

LF 125kHz 410x Unique Epoxy Disk 30 / RDC30

LF 125kHz 410x Unique Ex-Epoxy Disk 30 / RDC30

LF 125kHz HITAG S 2048 TEC PU 34*

LF 125kHz HITAG S 2048 Ex-TEC PU 34*

LF 125kHz HITAG S 2048 TEC PU 54

LF 125kHz HITAG S 2048 Ex-TEC PU 54

LF 125kHz HITAG S 2048 TEC PU 90

LF 125kHz HITAG S 2048 Ex-TEC PU 90

LF 125kHz HITAG S 2048 Epoxy Disk 30 / RDC30

LF 125kHz HITAG S 2048 Ex-Epoxy Disk 30 / RDC30

HF 13,56MHz I • Code SLI TEC PU 34*

HF 13,56MHz I • Code SLI Ex-TEC PU 34*

HF 13,56MHz I • Code SLI TEC PU 54

HF 13,56MHz I • Code SLI Ex-TEC PU 54

HF 13,56MHz I • Code SLI TEC PU 90

HF 13,56MHz I • Code SLI Ex-TEC PU 90

HF 13,56MHz I • Code SLI Epoxy Disk 30 / RDC30

HF 13,56MHz I • Code SLI Ex-Epoxy Disk 30 / RDC30

* Standard color black, different colors on request

TEC PU 34

TEC PU 90

TEC PU 54

RDC 30/50 sli disk

Transponder

Client speciﬁc solutions

Today it is more important than ever that there is a ﬂexible approach to meeting client requirements.

ecom instruments offers this ﬂexibility for clients projects - large or small. Not all projects require a high number of units

and need only an individual and customised solution. Small challenging solutions in particular demand dedicated application. On

this and the following pages we showcase the versatility of the i.roc’s x20 by the way of client projects that have already been

achieved. Many of these solutions are now part of our standard portfolio.

868 MHz radio module

Here, one of the main problems was the installation of an omni- directional rod

antenna. In addition, it was interesting that the radio module that was to be used,

was bigger than a certain mechanical size, which made it impossible to fall back

on the previous solution. Finally, the project was realised by the vertical instal-

lation of the blanks and the mechanical protection of the antenna. In addition,

the radio module was of a size and dimensions that meant it was neccessary to

re-design the casing.

CAD production drawing

Non-Ex: Class 1 Bluetooth Module

High scope if a radio contact is used, global use without national restrictions

as with WLAN 802.11b, total robustness and interference resistance, combined

with a PDA that is easy to use – that was the proﬁle of demand when the project

was started. All this was put into practicse by the way of installation of a Class 1

Bluetooth radio module. The Bluetooth interface still is one of the most secure

radio contacts, it can be switched to „invisibility”-mode and cannot be „seen” by

anyone anymore and changes the frequency 1600 times per second in the 2.4

GHz band, which is approved all over the world.

MCT202 - HART

/DE Modem

ecom instruments developed for Honeywell the intrinsically safe

Conﬁguration and Maintenance Tool for HART

or DE protocol enabled

pressure or temperature transmitters. Comprising of the industrial PDA PC i.roc

627 complete with integrated HART

/DE Modem and software applications MC

Toolkit and SDC 625.

Variety via ﬂexibility

This is only a selection of options that have already been realised. Also for you and your application ecom instruments can

be the ﬂexible partner for the realisation of such a solution.

Note:

Some of the solutions that have been presented on this site and solutions given have not been developed for hazardous locations.

For application in hazardous locations only those modules with the designation „Ex“ in the title (for example BC x10 -Ex) are

allowed to be used.

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Accessories

Leather carry case with

carrying strap and stylus

Especially made for use with the i.roc

series, this leather carry case further

expands and enhances the usage of the

i.roc. While providing much higher im-

pact protection as well as comfortable

carrying, its ﬂexible design means that

it is also suitable for i.roc units that are

ﬁtted with either RFID or Barcode mo-

dules.

Display-protection

This special antistatic display protection

ﬁlm consists on a relativ soft material.

The writing sense reminds like to pens

on a paper. The soft material of the ﬁlm

protects the surface from scratches.

They can easily be removed and cleaned

and reused several times.

Leather bag with belt loop

and carrying strap

The leather bag combines carrying

comfort and easy handling.

Handle

Ergonomically sound handling using the

screw-on type handle broadens the pos-

sibilities of functions and applications.

Charging adapter for vehicles

The i.roc can also be recharged in cars

using the charging adapter LGx10 car.

Hand strap

This hand strap reduces handling fatigue

and helps prevent accidental dropping.

Dockingstation

The docking station DS x10 can be used

to charge the devices internal battery

pack as well as synchronise data with

a desktop PC connected via USB. De-

pending on custom conﬁguration, when

inserting the i.roc x20, a synchronisation

software, like Microsoft Active Sync, will

run automatically.

The extensive range of accessories (leather carry case, hand strap, USB data

transfer set, car holder, additional batteries, charging cable, etc.) further enhances

the application and use of the i.roc.

Here is just a selection of accessories currently available. If you have a speciﬁc requirement - please contact us.

Software

Keyboards

Especially for PDAs for industrial use a

reliable and easy method of recording

data is required. Responding to these

requirements ecom instruments

decided to take a new road – with

virtual full-screen keyboards.

Worn and dirty keypads, ingress of dust

and contaminants and a lack of keypad

illumination are now no longer a pro-

blem.

• three different layouts

(numeric, alpha, special) available

• fast-switch key

Perfectly designed for data input while wearing

gloves.

ecom Tools

To set up the i.roc x20 series exactly to cu-

stomers speciﬁcations, ecom instruments

developed some smart software applica-

tions and tools. The functions described

on these pages are principially available

on every i.roc x20. Projects or customer

speciﬁc programms can be realised easily

and quickly.

ecom Edit

With the help of this tool the end-user is

able to conﬁgure the PDA. With “Auto-

Install” and the “SystemBackup”, the new

conﬁguration will be loaded after next

hardreset. The parameters are devided into

several chapters like WLAN, Bluetooth,

Power, Storage, Keyboard and others. The

conﬁguration ﬁle can be also modiﬁed on

the desktop computer before distributing

to your mobile devices. This allows an easy

way to conﬁgure a large amount of de-

vices within a project.

KioskMode

One of the favorite applications for Pocket

PC is to allow only the use of predeﬁned

programs - This functionality is called Kiosk

Mode. The tool KioskSwitcher which can

be used on every i.roc x20 allows it to set

up nearly every custom application in such

a Kiosk Mode.

AutoInstall

One of the best ways to back up and

restore all the information you wish to

keep on your mobile device. It is safe, easy

to install, simple to use and it‘s develo-

ped exactly for the i.roc x20 series efforts.

System Super Visors can choose between

using an AutoInstall or SystemBackup func-

tion , together these two applications fullﬁll

every customers wish to preconﬁgure

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Keyboard

On/off – switch, reset keys, 5 programmable function keys,

5-way navigation ﬁeld (customised design on request)

Housing

Protection class IP 65 (immersion for brief periods), antistatic

non-corroding housing, shock resistance 1m (3.28‘) onto concrete

Dimensions

L x W x D:

420 178 x 85 (89) x 39 (49) mm

7” x 3.3” (3.5”) x 1.5” (1.9”)

520 -Ex 178 x 85 (89) x 39 (49) mm

7” x 3.3” (3.5”) x 1.5” (1.9”)

620 -Ex 178 x 85 (89) x 39 (49) mm

7” x 3.3” (3.5”) x 1.5” (1.9”)

Weight

420: approx. 550 grams (19.4 oz)

520 -Ex: approx. 550 grams (19.4 oz)

620 -Ex: approx. 700 grams (24.6 oz)

Temperature ranges

Storage temp.: -10°C ..... +60°C (14°F ..... 140°F)

Charging temp.: 0°C ..... +45°C (32°F ..... 113°F)

Working temp. 42x: -10°C ..... +60°C (14°F ..... 140°F)

Working temp. 52x -Ex: -10°C ..... +50°C (14°F ..... 122°F)

Working temp. 62x -Ex: -10°C ..... +50°C (14°F ..... 122°F)

Relative humidity

Storage up to 90% r.h.

Operation up to 90% r.h.

Maximum altitude

Storage up to 12,192 m (40,000 ft)

Operation up to 4,572 m (15,000 ft)

i.roc 620 -Ex

ATEX Zone 1 / 21

II 2 G EEx ia IIC T4

II 2 D T99°C IP 65

i.roc 520 -Ex

ATEX Zone 2 / 22

II 3 G EEx nL IIC T4

II 3 D T99°C IP 65

Processor

Intel XScale

PXA 270 Processor (520 MHz)

RAM

64 MB SDRAM

ROM

Flash ROM 128 MB (depending on operating system language

up to 80 MB user accessable iPAQ File Store) , built-in SD

card slot,

(ﬁtted with standard 1 GB SD card)

, build in CF card

slot

Display

3.5” transreﬂective TFT color display, 64k, QVGA, 240 x 320

pixel, portrait and landscape mode, protected by a Makrolon

panel

Audio

Integrated microphone and loudspeaker,

internal 3.5mm Stereo audio jacket

Power supply

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, different capacities depen-

ding on model type ( i.roc 420: 2880 mAh; i.roc 520 -Ex: 2880

mAh; i.roc 620 -Ex: 3600 mAh)

Note: The battery’s service life depends on the user’s opera-

ting habits and the PDA’s conﬁguration. The use of radio mo-

dules and background lighting signiﬁcantly reduces operating

time (larger batteries available on request).

Charger

LG x10 ( Input: 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.3 A,

Output: 5VDC (typical), 2A (typical)

different country plugs available

i.roc 627 -Ex

FM Class I, Division 1, Group A-D

(Certification 620 -Ex included)

i.roc 527 -Ex

FM Class I, Division 2, Group A-D

(Certification 520 -Ex included)

i.roc

420

Ruggedized Industrial PDA

i.roc 623 -Ex

ATEX Mining

I M1 EEx ia I

-10°C ≤ T

≤ +50°C

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ecom instruments GmbH • Industriestraße 2 • 97959 Assamstadt • Germany • www.ecom-ex.com

WEEE-Reg.-Nr.: DE 934 99306 FLY i.roc x20 (-Ex) 02.06.2006

06/06 Suject to change without notice!

Thank you for reading this data sheet.

For pricing or for further information, please contact us at our UK Office, using the details

below.

UK Office

Keison Products,

P.O. Box 2124, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3UP, England.

Tel: +44 (0)1245 600560

Fax: +44 (0)1245 600030

Email: [email protected]

Please note - Product designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. The user is responsible for determining the

suitability of this product.

Ecom Instruments X20 User manual

Brand: Ecom Instruments

Model: X20

Category: Handheld mobile computers

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